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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,397.25 and 346,092.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,397.25 and 346,092.75 is: 490,104.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,397.25 : 346,092.75 = 346,092.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,397.25/346,092.75 = 346,092.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,397.25x = 346,092.75 × 346,092.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,397.25x = 119,780,191,602.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,780,191,602.56/244,397.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,104.50

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